Healthy barefoot hooves — how do we get there?
These tips on transitioning from shod to barefoot will help you make the switch as gentle as possible for your equine companion. We may love…
These tips on transitioning from shod to barefoot will help you make the switch as gentle as possible for your equine companion. We may love…
Thinking of switching your horse to barefoot this season? Here’s what you should expect during the transition. Horse caretakers often have difficulty keeping shoes on…
It’s been a longstanding tradition to shoe performance horses – whether they be racehorses, dressage horses, jumpers, endurance horses, or reiners. As more riders realize…
This barefoot school takes a whole-horse approach to education and hoof care. Chris Jonason first tried bare hoof trimming 11 years ago, after purchasing a…
Hoof bruises can look alarming, but may not be a reason to worry. The equine hoof is a marvelous piece of anatomy. It is made to…
Lameness issues benefit from the healing capacity of nature and time. A large percentage of horses that end up in rescues have soundness issues. On…
Many people opt to shoe their horses for the show or riding season, then pull them. Let’s explore some pros and cons — and alternatives…
Today’s horses are much more prone to flat feet. Learn why, and what you can do about it. When a foal is born, his coffin…
Stacy Westfall talks about how she got started, natural horsekeeping, and developing a strong bond with equine partners. Talented horsewoman Stacy Westfall needs little introduction.…
Being knee deep in mud and snow can be a challenge to your horse. Here are some tips on proper winter hoof care. As a…
The positive and negative impacts of metal on your horse. In the Shoes If the horse is shod, metal will obviously be used in the…
Rehabbing any lame horse can be a challenge, but those challenges often become compounded with age. “I got your name from a friend,” says my…
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